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Two ships attacked in Hormuz following reported Iranian missile strike on Qatari tanker

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, near Qatar, on Tuesday.
  • Incidents involved an unknown projectile and a drone, causing structural damage but no casualties.
  • Qatar blamed Iran for the attacks, calling them a violation of international law and demanding Iran halt actions threatening regional security.

Two commercial vessels sustained structural damage following separate attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Qatar, on Tuesday. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported the incidents, which occurred after earlier reports of an Iranian missile strike on a Qatari tanker.

The first ship was struck by an unknown projectile, while the second was hit by a drone of unspecified origin, according to UKMTO. While both vessels suffered structural damage, no casualties or environmental impact were reported. The UKMTO stated that the incidents are currently under investigation.

Qatar: Iran bears full legal responsibility

— Majed Al AnsariQatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, stating Qatar's position on Iran's culpability for the attacks.

Earlier reports cited a U.S. official suggesting Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the strait. The Qatari Al Rekayyat LNG tanker reportedly made a "Mayday" radio call after an attack, with its captain stating the engine room was on fire and full of smoke.

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari, strongly criticized the attacks, labeling them a clear violation of international law. Qatar holds Iran "full legal responsibility" and urged the country to immediately cease actions that threaten regional security and maritime navigation.

This incident is a clear violation of international law.

— Majed Al AnsariQatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, condemning the attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
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